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Mixed Nuts

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Fill a small tub with water and add a generous amount of dish soap. Squeeze some silicone into the water. The amount will be dependent on the size of the object you’re molding. Wet your hands with the soapy water and then kneed the silicone under water. […]

Doughnuts

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

On a flat work surface use Model Magic to make a fist sized ball. Gently pat the ball down on both sides to get a thick disk shape. Lightly roll the disk on its side to smooth out the sides a bit. When you are happy with the shape of your donut, use the end of a paintbrush or your finger to create a small hole in the side replicating the spot where the jelly […]

Carrots

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Create several elongated cone shapes for your carrots out of model magic. Don’t worry about making perfectly shaped cones. Carrots are irregular and it’s ok if your cone has imperfections. On the larger end of your cone create a small indentation using a clay tool or anything you have that will give you the same effect – even your fingertip. […]

Cake Pops

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Form a 1 inch ball of air dry clay – model magic or model lite are two that I use often. Place the ball between two pieces of wax or parchment paper and roll out into a circle. When it is large enough, place it around a small styrofoam ball and let dry. Place a sucker stick into the bottom of the ball and hot glue into place. […]

Spray Foam

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

Spray foam rises and can be used to immitate rising dough and will expand to fill the space of any mold.

Toppings

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

One of the great things about faux food is that certain elements can be reused across multiple foods. Here are three toppings I think everyone should have on hand when making faux food.

Methods for making icing

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022

When it comes to faux food, few things are more versatile than faux icing. Depending on the faux food you’re making, you may need a different consistency of icing, so here are two methods you can use to create your desired look.